Open AccessDisinfection Measures during COVID-19 for Dental Operatories
Author(s) -
Nidhi Motwani,
Anuja Ikhar,
Manoj Chandak,
Shailesh Gondivkar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the open dentistry journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 25
ISSN - 1874-2106
DOI - 10.2174/1874210602115010305
Subject(s) - covid-19 , dental practice , transmission (telecommunications) , dental instruments , dental care , medicine , dentistry , computer science , disease , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , telecommunications , outbreak
Background: In the dental health-care setups, the environmental object and surfaces are expected to be infected by the COVID virus wherein definite procedures are performed. Consequently, these objects and surfaces, particularly where COVID-19 patients are being treated, must be appropriately cleaned and sanitized to stop further spread. Objective: The present article is intended for providing protocols about the cleaning and disinfection of objects and surfaces in the circumstances of COVID-19 for Dental operatories. Methods: Studies evaluating the surface characteristics of the virus as well as effective disinfection measures have been documented. Results: Various chemicals in different concentrations have a virocidal effect. The devices introduced include used UV radiation and ozone. Conclusion: These changes in dental clinical practice are needed to save humanity by preventing further transmission of disease.
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